The latest release of the impressive Smuxi IRC client has winged its way into being.

The application, which now sits at version 0.8 and is codenamed ‘Godsend’, has added much vaunted messaging menu support, the introduction of desktop notifications and fixed Twitter support in remedy to the recent OAuthocalypse.

Other UI enhancements to the irssi-inspired client include: –

More distinct nick colours by using a combination of colours

Use of nick colours for userlists

Emphasis of own nick in bold, making it easier to distinguish sent messages